A shuttle vehicle applied to a warehouse system and the warehouse system

Abstract

The application provides a shuttle vehicle applied to a storage system and the storage system, the first driving structure and the second driving structure both comprise a first adjusting assembly, a second adjusting assembly and a driving assembly arranged in sequence from outside to inside, the first adjusting assembly comprises a first shell connected with a vehicle frame and a connecting piece arranged along a Z axis, the second adjusting assembly can rotate around the Z axis through the connecting piece, the second adjusting assembly comprises a guide rail arranged along a Y axis, and the driving assembly can move along the Y axis through the guide rail; the driving assembly comprises a pulley and a driving unit for driving the pulley to rotate, when the rotating directions of the pulleys on both sides of the bearing platform are the same or opposite, the bearing platform can move along the track or offset relative to the track under the driving of the pulleys, so as to solve the problem that the existing shuttle vehicle does not have the function of adjusting the placing angle of goods, the use condition is limited, and the application range is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of shuttle technology, and more specifically, relates to a shuttle and a warehousing system applied to a warehousing system. Background Technology

[0002] A shuttle is a conveyor system that moves back and forth on a pre-set track within a warehousing system to transport goods to designated locations or connecting equipment. When loading and unloading goods, the shuttle needs to dock with external equipment.

[0003] During loading and unloading, the placement angle of goods needs to be adjusted according to storage requirements. However, existing shuttle vehicles lack this function, only supporting the placement of goods along the vehicle's direction of travel. Therefore, to adjust the placement angle, existing shuttle vehicles need to interface with external equipment possessing the corresponding capabilities. This limitation restricts the usability of existing shuttle vehicles, thus narrowing their scope of application.

[0004] Therefore, how to develop a shuttle vehicle with the function of adjusting the placement angle of goods is a question worth considering for those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that existing shuttle vehicles do not have the function of adjusting the placement angle of goods, which limits their use and narrows their scope of application.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a shuttle vehicle and a warehousing system for use in warehousing systems.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a shuttle car for use in a warehousing system is provided, which is configured on a track arranged along the X-axis in the warehousing system;

[0008] The shuttle vehicle includes a frame, a first traveling mechanism, and a second traveling mechanism;

[0009] The vehicle frame has a load-bearing platform;

[0010] The first walking mechanism and the second walking mechanism are respectively disposed at both ends of the bearing platform. Both include a connecting plate and a first driving structure and a second driving structure disposed opposite to each other at both ends of the connecting plate. The first driving structure and the second driving structure each include a first adjusting component, a second adjusting component and a driving component arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside. The first adjusting component includes a first housing connected to the frame and a connecting member arranged along the Z-axis. The second adjusting component can rotate around the Z-axis through the connecting member. The second adjusting component includes a guide rail arranged along the Y-axis. The driving component can move along the Y-axis through the guide rail.

[0011] The drive assembly includes pulleys and a drive unit for driving the pulleys to rotate. When the pulleys on both sides of the support platform rotate in the same or opposite directions, the support platform can move along the track or deviate relative to the track under the drive of the pulleys.

[0012] Alternatively, the drive unit includes a rotating shaft and a motor for driving the rotating shaft to rotate, with the pulley connected to the end of the rotating shaft away from the motor.

[0013] Optionally, the connecting plate is provided with a control module for controlling the motor.

[0014] Optionally, the guide rail is provided with a slide for connecting the rotating shaft.

[0015] Optionally, both the first drive structure and the second drive structure are connected to the connecting plate via the first housing.

[0016] Optionally, the second adjustment component includes a second housing, and the guide rail is symmetrically disposed within the second housing.

[0017] Optionally, the connector is a first bearing, and the second housing is connected to the first housing via the first bearing.

[0018] Optionally, the pulley is fitted with a limiting component for connecting it to the track.

[0019] Optionally, the limiting component includes a protective frame sleeved on the pulley and a positioning wheel disposed at the lower end of the protective frame, the positioning wheel being embedded in the track.

[0020] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a warehousing system is provided, including a shuttle vehicle applied to the warehousing system as described above.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0022] The shuttle car proposed in this invention, applied to a warehousing system, comprises a first adjustment component, a second adjustment component, and a drive component arranged sequentially from the outside in. On one hand, the second adjustment component can rotate around the Z-axis using a connector arranged along the Z-axis in the first adjustment component; on the other hand, the drive component can move along the Y-axis using a guide rail arranged along the Y-axis in the second adjustment component; furthermore, the drive unit in the drive component drives pulleys so that when the pulleys on both sides of the carrying platform rotate in the same direction, the carrying platform moves along the track; and when the pulleys on both sides of the carrying platform rotate in opposite directions, the carrying platform offsets relative to the track, thereby adjusting the setting angle of the carrying platform. Compared with existing shuttle cars, the shuttle car of this invention has the function of offsetting the carrying platform. When loading goods using the shuttle car of this invention, the placement angle of the goods can be adjusted by offsetting the carrying platform, thereby improving the utilization rate of the shuttle car and expanding its application range.

[0023] As can be seen from the above, the technical solution of the present invention can effectively solve the problem that the existing shuttle car does not have the function of adjusting the placement angle of the goods, which leads to the limitation of its use conditions and the narrowing of its applicable scope.

[0024] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The present invention can be better understood by referring to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to denote the same or similar parts.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a shuttle car applied to a warehousing system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0027] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second adjustment component and the drive component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a second adjustment component and a drive component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Attached image description:

[0030] 1-Frame;

[0031] 2-Bearing platform;

[0032] 3-Connecting plate;

[0033] 4-First shell;

[0034] 5-Connectors;

[0035] 6-Guide rail;

[0036] 7-Pulley;

[0037] 8- Protective frame;

[0038] 9-Positioning wheel;

[0039] 10-Shaft;

[0040] 11-Motor;

[0041] 12-Reducer;

[0042] 13-Second bearing;

[0043] 14-Slide;

[0044] 15 - Second shell. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To enable those skilled in the art to more fully understand the technical solutions of the present invention, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described more comprehensively and in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the one or more embodiments of the present invention described below are merely one or more specific ways to implement the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not exhaustive. It should be understood that other ways belonging to a general inventive concept can be used to implement the technical solutions of the present invention, and should not be limited to the embodiments described exemplary. Based on one or more embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] Example: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a shuttle car applied to a warehousing system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second adjustment component and the drive component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a second adjustment component and a drive component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0047] Reference Figure 1-3 An embodiment of the present invention provides a shuttle car for use in a warehousing system, which is configured on a track laid out along the X-axis in the warehousing system;

[0048] The shuttle car includes a frame 1, a first traveling mechanism, and a second traveling mechanism;

[0049] The frame 1 has a load-bearing platform 2;

[0050] The first and second walking mechanisms are respectively located at both ends of the support platform 2. Both include a connecting plate 3 and a first and second driving structures respectively located at opposite ends of the connecting plate 3. The first and second driving structures each include a first adjustment component, a second adjustment component, and a driving component arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside. The first adjustment component includes a first housing 4 connected to the frame 1 and a connecting member 5 arranged along the Z-axis. The second adjustment component can rotate around the Z-axis through the connecting member 5. The second adjustment component includes a guide rail 6 arranged along the Y-axis. The driving component can move along the Y-axis through the guide rail 6.

[0051] The drive assembly includes pulleys 7 and a drive unit for driving pulleys 7 to rotate. When the pulleys 7 on both sides of the support platform 2 rotate in the same or opposite directions, the support platform 2 can move along the track or deviate relative to the track under the drive of the pulleys 7.

[0052] In one embodiment, the pulley 7 is fitted with a limiting component for connecting it to the track.

[0053] In one specific embodiment, the limiting component includes a protective frame 8 sleeved on the pulley 7 and a positioning wheel 9 disposed at the lower end of the protective frame 8, the positioning wheel 9 being embedded in the track.

[0054] In one embodiment, the drive unit includes a rotating shaft 10 and a motor 11 for driving the rotating shaft 10 to rotate, with a pulley 7 connected to the end of the rotating shaft 10 away from the motor 11.

[0055] In one embodiment, the connecting plate 3 is provided with a control module (not shown in the figure) for controlling the motor 11.

[0056] In one specific embodiment, a battery pack for powering the control module is provided at the lower end of the support platform 2.

[0057] In one specific embodiment, the drive unit further includes a reducer 12 and a second bearing 13. The reducer 12 is connected to the motor 11, and the rotating shaft 10 is connected to the reducer 12 through the second bearing 13.

[0058] In one specific embodiment, both the first driving structure and the second driving structure are connected to the connecting plate 3 through the first housing 4.

[0059] Specifically, the control module can control the motors located on both sides of the support platform to rotate in the same direction, thereby driving the reducer to rotate the shaft through the second bearing, and then driving the pulley to move along the track.

[0060] When the control module controls the motors on both sides of the support platform to rotate in opposite directions, the pulleys on both sides of the support platform rotate in opposite directions. This causes the rotating shafts on both sides of the support platform to generate an interaction force. This force causes torque at the connection between the guide rail and the connecting piece connected to the rotating shaft, causing the guide rail to rotate around the Z-axis. However, because the pulleys are confined to the track by the positioning wheels, the first housings at both ends of the connecting plate can move in opposite directions under the drive of the rotating shaft, thereby causing the support platform to shift relative to the track.

[0061] In one specific embodiment, the offset angle of the support platform 2 is ±3°.

[0062] In one specific embodiment, the guide rail 6 is provided with a slide 14 for connecting the rotating shaft 10.

[0063] In one embodiment, the second adjustment component includes a second housing 15, and guide rails 6 are symmetrically disposed within the second housing 15.

[0064] In one specific embodiment, the connector 5 is a first bearing, and the second housing 15 is connected to the first housing 4 via the first bearing. Specifically, the first bearing is provided on both the upper and lower sides of the second housing.

[0065] When the shuttle of the present invention is in operation, the operator first starts the motor through the control module, and uses the motor to drive the pulleys on both sides of the carrying platform to rotate in the same direction, so as to drive the shuttle to move along the track. Alternatively, according to the requirements of cargo loading, the operator can drive the pulleys on both sides of the carrying platform to rotate in opposite directions, so as to adjust the carrying platform to an angle that facilitates cargo loading, and then dock with external equipment to complete the loading.

[0066] The shuttle car proposed in this invention, applied to a warehousing system, comprises a first adjustment component, a second adjustment component, and a drive component arranged sequentially from the outside in. On one hand, the second adjustment component can rotate around the Z-axis using a connector arranged along the Z-axis in the first adjustment component; on the other hand, the drive component can move along the Y-axis using a guide rail arranged along the Y-axis in the second adjustment component; furthermore, the drive unit in the drive component drives the pulleys so that when the pulleys on both sides of the carrying platform rotate in the same direction, the carrying platform moves along the track; and when the pulleys on both sides of the carrying platform rotate in opposite directions, the carrying platform offsets relative to the track, thereby adjusting the setting angle of the carrying platform.

[0067] Therefore, compared with existing shuttles, the shuttle of the present invention has the function of shifting the carrying platform. When loading goods using the shuttle of the present invention, the placement angle of the goods can be adjusted by shifting the carrying platform, thereby improving the utilization rate of the shuttle and expanding its application range.

[0068] Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a warehousing system, including the shuttle vehicle used in the warehousing system in any of the above embodiments.

[0069] While one or more embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention can be implemented in any other form without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, the embodiments described above are illustrative and not restrictive, and many modifications and substitutions will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A shuttle vehicle used in a warehousing system, characterized in that, It is configured on a track arranged along the X-axis in the storage system; The shuttle vehicle includes a frame, a first traveling mechanism, and a second traveling mechanism; The vehicle frame has a load-bearing platform; The first walking mechanism and the second walking mechanism are respectively disposed at both ends of the bearing platform. Both include a connecting plate and a first driving structure and a second driving structure disposed opposite to each other at both ends of the connecting plate. The first driving structure and the second driving structure each include a first adjusting component, a second adjusting component and a driving component arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside. The first adjusting component includes a first housing connected to the frame and a connecting member arranged along the Z-axis. The second adjusting component can rotate around the Z-axis through the connecting member. The second adjusting component includes a guide rail arranged along the Y-axis. The driving component can move along the Y-axis through the guide rail. The drive assembly includes pulleys and a drive unit for driving the pulleys to rotate. When the pulleys on both sides of the support platform rotate in the same or opposite directions, the support platform can move along the track or deviate relative to the track under the drive of the pulleys. Both the first driving structure and the second driving structure are connected to the connecting plate through the first housing; The second adjustment component includes a second housing, and the guide rails are symmetrically arranged inside the second housing; The connecting component is a first bearing, and the second housing is connected to the first housing through the first bearing; The pulley is fitted with a limiting component for connecting it to the track; The limiting component includes a protective frame sleeved on the pulley and a positioning wheel disposed at the lower end of the protective frame, the positioning wheel being embedded in the track.

2. The shuttle vehicle applied to a warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit includes a rotating shaft and a motor for driving the rotating shaft to rotate, and the pulley is connected to the end of the rotating shaft away from the motor.

3. The shuttle car applied to a warehousing system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting plate is equipped with a control module for controlling the motor.

4. The shuttle car applied to a warehousing system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide rail is equipped with a slide table for connecting the rotating shaft.

5. A warehousing system, characterized in that, Includes the shuttle vehicle applied to a warehousing system as described in any one of claims 1-4.

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